Scott Oeth is the owner of Bull Moose Patrol, a Registered Maine Guide, a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus, a featured speaker at Canoecopia and the Outdoor Adventure Expo and a father of 3. Raised in Madison, Wisconsin and active in scouts, Scott lives with his family in the twin cities of Minnesota.

In episode 58 Scott and I talk about balancing an outdoor business with a full time job, decision making in outdoor leadership, and the regional differences between Maine and Minnesota with regard to geography and outdoor skills.

PHOTO: Scott (in back) and Sam Larson (in front) poling canoes in the Aroostook River during the 2012 Riverman course. An hour later it started raining and the water level rose several feet overnight.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/podcast-episode-58/feed/0Scott Oeth is the owner of Bull Moose Patrol, a Registered Maine Guide, a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus, a featured speaker at Canoecopia and the Outdoor Adventure Expo and a father of 3. Raised in Madison, Wisconsin and active in scouts,
Scott Oeth is the owner of Bull Moose Patrol, a Registered Maine Guide, a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus, a featured speaker at Canoecopia and the Outdoor Adventure Expo and a father of 3. Raised in Madison, Wisconsin and active in scouts, Scott lives with his family in the twin cities of Minnesota.
In episode 58 Scott and I talk about balancing an outdoor business with a full time job, decision making in outdoor leadership, and the regional differences between Maine and Minnesota with regard to geography and outdoor skills.

PHOTO: Scott (in back) and Sam Larson (in front) poling canoes in the Aroostook River during the 2012 Riverman course. An hour later it started raining and the water level rose several feet overnight.

Blake Towsley is an old friend, purveyor of uncouth fire side talk (his description), and the owner of Le Club De Raquette de SRF. In this episode we discuss winter camping, winter weather trends, his line of traditional snowshoe and canoe gear, freedom cabbage, and upcoming winter camping trips.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/blake-towsley-on-winter-camping-making-gear-jmb-podcast-episode-57/feed/3Blake Towsley is an old friend, purveyor of uncouth fire side talk (his description), and the owner of Le Club De Raquette de SRF. In this episode we discuss winter camping, winter weather trends, his line of traditional snowshoe and canoe gear,
Blake Towsley is an old friend, purveyor of uncouth fire side talk (his description), and the owner of Le Club De Raquette de SRF. In this episode we discuss winter camping, winter weather trends, his line of traditional snowshoe and canoe gear, freedom cabbage, and upcoming winter camping trips.

Jeff Hatch is the owner of Raven Wilderness School in western Massachusetts, an ambassador for Fjallraven, has more instagram followers than we can count, and is an all-around great guy. Ed Butler and I sat down with Jeff on a breezy day to discuss his school, the role of social media in promoting small business, how he became a brand ambassador, and his upcoming events at Fjallraven stores in Vermont and New York City.

We also discuss Ed’s first fish through the ice of the winter, tell a few stories, and give advice for young people getting started in the outdoor industry.

]]>Jeff Hatch is the owner of Raven Wilderness School in western Massachusetts, an ambassador for Fjallraven, has more instagram followers than we can count, and is an all-around great guy. Ed Butler and I sat down with Jeff on a breezy day to discuss his...

Jeff Hatch is the owner of Raven Wilderness School in western Massachusetts, an ambassador for Fjallraven, has more instagram followers than we can count, and is an all-around great guy. Ed Butler and I sat down with Jeff on a breezy day to discuss his school, the role of social media in promoting small business, how he became a brand ambassador, and his upcoming events at Fjallraven stores in Vermont and New York City.

We also discuss Ed’s first fish through the ice of the winter, tell a few stories, and give advice for young people getting started in the outdoor industry.

Ed Butler, the Working Class Woodsman, stopped by and we spent an hour and a quarter talking about winter preparedness, the changing face of the forest in northern New England due to economic pressure, what you should carry with you, the boiling point of propane and butane, and a bunch of other winter-focused things. I haven’t seen Ed much lately because he’s been so busy, and it was great to catch up. It’s always a pleasure to have him of the podcast, and it’s never boring.

PHOTO: Ice-covered pond at the field school. The discolored ice should be a safety warning, as should be the open water near the outlet.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/being-prepared-for-winter-with-ed-butler-working-class-woodsman-jmb-podcast-episode-55/feed/2Ed Butler, the Working Class Woodsman, stopped by and we spent an hour and a quarter talking about winter preparedness, the changing face of the forest in northern New England due to economic pressure, what you should carry with you,
Ed Butler, the Working Class Woodsman, stopped by and we spent an hour and a quarter talking about winter preparedness, the changing face of the forest in northern New England due to economic pressure, what you should carry with you, the boiling point of propane and butane, and a bunch of other winter-focused things. I haven’t seen Ed much lately because he’s been so busy, and it was great to catch up. It’s always a pleasure to have him of the podcast, and it’s never boring.

PHOTO: Ice-covered pond at the field school. The discolored ice should be a safety warning, as should be the open water near the outlet.

Dragan Uzelac is the owner of Niko Wilderness Education in Beaver County, Alberta and a Jack Mountain alumnus. In this episode of the podcast we discuss guided winter expeditions that Dragan will be leading this winter. We talk about making the gear needed for winter trips, the importance of planning ahead, and why it’s amazing to be in places with no light pollution. All four of his trips this winter are full, so if you’re interested in experiencing the winter trail with him in Alberta, register early for 2020 expeditions.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmb-podcast-episode-54-dragan-uzelac/feed/2Dragan Uzelac is the owner of Niko Wilderness Education in Beaver County, Alberta and a Jack Mountain alumnus. In this episode of the podcast we discuss guided winter expeditions that Dragan will be leading this winter.
Dragan Uzelac is the owner of Niko Wilderness Education in Beaver County, Alberta and a Jack Mountain alumnus. In this episode of the podcast we discuss guided winter expeditions that Dragan will be leading this winter. We talk about making the gear needed for winter trips, the importance of planning ahead, and why it’s amazing to be in places with no light pollution. All four of his trips this winter are full, so if you’re interested in experiencing the winter trail with him in Alberta, register early for 2020 expeditions.

Donovan Burgess is the founder of Liquid Sessions Surf, a surfing school and full-service travel company in Pavones, Costa Rica, as well as a Jack Mountain Yearlong Immersion Program alumnus. Through Liquid Sessions Surf, Donovan offers a variety of learn to surf programs, including a month-long immersion into the skills and lifestyle of surfing that includes food, lodging and your own masseuse! I had a blast with Donovan when he was at Jack Mountain, and am stoked that he’s followed his passion and is passing along his knowledge and experience of life on the ocean riding waves.

In this episode we talk about what got him to this point, the advice he received from movie star Chris Pratt and his next big project; traveling the west coast from Canada to Mexico in a modified ice cream truck teaching surfing and filming the experience.

PHOTO: Donovan blowing a tinder bundle into a flame at the field school.

]]>Donovan Burgess is the founder of Liquid Sessions Surf, a surfing school and full-service travel company in Pavones, Costa Rica, as well as a Jack Mountain Yearlong Immersion Program alumnus. Through Liquid Sessions Surf,

Donovan Burgess is the founder of Liquid Sessions Surf, a surfing school and full-service travel company in Pavones, Costa Rica, as well as a Jack Mountain Yearlong Immersion Program alumnus. Through Liquid Sessions Surf, Donovan offers a variety of learn to surf programs, including a month-long immersion into the skills and lifestyle of surfing that includes food, lodging and your own masseuse! I had a blast with Donovan when he was at Jack Mountain, and am stoked that he’s followed his passion and is passing along his knowledge and experience of life on the ocean riding waves.

In this episode we talk about what got him to this point, the advice he received from movie star Chris Pratt and his next big project; traveling the west coast from Canada to Mexico in a modified ice cream truck teaching surfing and filming the experience.

PHOTO: Donovan blowing a tinder bundle into a flame at the field school.

iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play,]]>Tim Smith40:58Updates, UMPI & Building On Land You Own | JMB Podcast Episode 52http://blog.jackmtn.com/updates-umpi-building-on-land-you-own-jmb-podcast-episode-52/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/updates-umpi-building-on-land-you-own-jmb-podcast-episode-52/#commentsThu, 29 Nov 2018 16:57:55 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6707
It’s been almost two months since we released a podcast. In this episode I discuss what we’ve been up to, tell some stories about the history of the folk school, and finish with talking about digital sharecropping, why we’re migrating all of our media to our own sites and why we recommend you do the same.

PHOTO: Dugout canoe at the libby museum that I first saw when I was 4 years old, in front of a photo of Rust Pond where it was found. The folk school is down the shore on the left.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/updates-umpi-building-on-land-you-own-jmb-podcast-episode-52/feed/2It’s been almost two months since we released a podcast. In this episode I discuss what we’ve been up to, tell some stories about the history of the folk school, and finish with talking about digital sharecropping,

It’s been almost two months since we released a podcast. In this episode I discuss what we’ve been up to, tell some stories about the history of the folk school, and finish with talking about digital sharecropping, why we’re migrating all of our media to our own sites and why we recommend you do the same.
PHOTO: Dugout canoe at the libby museum that I first saw when I was 4 years old, in front of a photo of Rust Pond where it was found. The folk school is down the shore on the left.
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]]>Tim Smith22:18Teen Wilderness Living Semester | JMB Podcast Episode 51http://blog.jackmtn.com/teen-wilderness-living-semester-jmb-podcast-episode-51/
Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:42:58 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6573
In episode 51 of the podcast Christopher and I recap the 2018 season with our youth program, the School Of The Forest, and talk about the Teen Wilderness Living Semester coming in 2019. As part of the discussion, we discuss the difference between wilderness living skills and actually living in the wilderness. It is something I’ve felt strongly about for a number of years; instructors should have spent a few months living in the forest before they teach about it.

]]>In episode 51 of the podcast Christopher and I recap the 2018 season with our youth program, the School Of The Forest, and talk about the Teen Wilderness Living Semester coming in 2019. As part of the discussion,

In episode 51 of the podcast Christopher and I recap the 2018 season with our youth program, the School Of The Forest, and talk about the Teen Wilderness Living Semester coming in 2019. As part of the discussion, we discuss the difference between wilderness living skills and actually living in the wilderness. It is something I’ve felt strongly about for a number of years; instructors should have spent a few months living in the forest before they teach about it.
PHOTO: Natural waterslide on a northern Maine river.
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]]>Tim Smithyes36:39Eating Well On The Trail And Listener Comments | JMB Podcast Episode 50http://blog.jackmtn.com/eating-well-on-the-trail-and-listener-comments-jmb-podcast-episode-50/
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:31:45 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6530
In episode 50 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast we discuss listener comments, the role of alcohol on the trail, and how important food and eating well is on expeditions.

]]>In episode 50 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast we discuss listener comments, the role of alcohol on the trail, and how important food and eating well is on expeditions. PHOTO: Newly-carved paddles being used for the first time.

In episode 50 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast we discuss listener comments, the role of alcohol on the trail, and how important food and eating well is on expeditions.
PHOTO: Newly-carved paddles being used for the first time.
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]]>Tim Smithyes35:07Expedition Behavior & Leadership | JMB Podcast Episode 49http://blog.jackmtn.com/expedition-behavior-leadership-jmb-podcast-episode-49/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/expedition-behavior-leadership-jmb-podcast-episode-49/#commentsSat, 08 Sep 2018 14:33:33 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6515
Episode 49 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about expedition behavior and leadership. Expedition behavior is outdoor education-speak for working as a team. On a chilly Saturday morning in the Guide Shack Tim, Christopher and Colin were joined by Blake Towsley for a discussion on good and bad leadership and how leadership skills are learned.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/expedition-behavior-leadership-jmb-podcast-episode-49/feed/2Episode 49 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about expedition behavior and leadership. Expedition behavior is outdoor education-speak for working as a team. On a chilly Saturday morning in the Guide Shack Tim,

Episode 49 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about expedition behavior and leadership. Expedition behavior is outdoor education-speak for working as a team. On a chilly Saturday morning in the Guide Shack Tim, Christopher and Colin were joined by Blake Towsley for a discussion on good and bad leadership and how leadership skills are learned.
PHOTO: Cold morning in the Guide Shack.
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]]>Tim Smithyes42:57Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail With David Callison | JMB Podcast Episode 48http://blog.jackmtn.com/thru-hiking-the-appalachian-trail-with-david-callison-jmb-podcast-episode-48/
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:36:00 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6506
David Callison hiked the Appalachian Trail from north to south , finishing in March of 2018. He’s also a participant on our fall, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. We discuss hiking the trail, why you should plant to hike from north to south to have a better experience, and learn about his most and least favorite sections. David gives a few key pieces of advice for those considering a long hike, and we also talk about his experience thus far on the semester.

]]>David Callison hiked the Appalachian Trail from north to south , finishing in March of 2018. He’s also a participant on our fall, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. We discuss hiking the trail, why you should plant to hike from north to south to have ...

David Callison hiked the Appalachian Trail from north to south , finishing in March of 2018. He’s also a participant on our fall, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. We discuss hiking the trail, why you should plant to hike from north to south to have a better experience, and learn about his most and least favorite sections. David gives a few key pieces of advice for those considering a long hike, and we also talk about his experience thus far on the semester.
PHOTO: Poling practice. David is the guy on the right.
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]]>Tim Smithyes37:58Women In Bushcraft | JMB Podcast Episode 47http://blog.jackmtn.com/women-in-bushcraft-jmb-podcast-episode-47/
Sat, 01 Sep 2018 14:29:34 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6493
Episode 47 is about women and gender in bushcraft. Christopher and I were joined by Allison Figueroa and Regina Beach, both of whom are participants on the fall semester. They share their insight into the role that gender plays on women getting into the outdoor industry, gear, and the “pink tax” women often pay for gear marketed at them.

You can follow along with Regina’s adventures, including her bicycle trip from Boston to Masardis, on her blog and podcast at ReginaGBeach.com.

]]>Episode 47 is about women and gender in bushcraft. Christopher and I were joined by Allison Figueroa and Regina Beach, both of whom are participants on the fall semester. They share their insight into the role that gender plays on women getting into th...

Episode 47 is about women and gender in bushcraft. Christopher and I were joined by Allison Figueroa and Regina Beach, both of whom are participants on the fall semester. They share their insight into the role that gender plays on women getting into the outdoor industry, gear, and the “pink tax” women often pay for gear marketed at them.
You can follow along with Regina’s adventures, including her bicycle trip from Boston to Masardis, on her blog and podcast at ReginaGBeach.com.
PHOTO: Christopher teaching in Moose Vegas.

]]>Tim Smithyes35:37The Path To Becoming A Bushcraft Instructor | JMB Podcast Episode 46http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-path-to-becoming-a-bushcraft-instructor-jmb-podcast-episode-46/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-path-to-becoming-a-bushcraft-instructor-jmb-podcast-episode-46/#commentsWed, 29 Aug 2018 12:31:30 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6484
Episode 46 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the path to becoming a reputable instructor. We discuss the necessary steps, finding your voice as an instructor, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the role of being an assistant instructor or teaching assistant as part of a long-term development plan.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-path-to-becoming-a-bushcraft-instructor-jmb-podcast-episode-46/feed/2Episode 46 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the path to becoming a reputable instructor. We discuss the necessary steps, finding your voice as an instructor, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the role of being an assistant instructor or ...

Episode 46 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is about the path to becoming a reputable instructor. We discuss the necessary steps, finding your voice as an instructor, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the role of being an assistant instructor or teaching assistant as part of a long-term development plan.
PHOTO: Poling practice on the river.

]]>Tim Smithyes36:01Wilderness Bushcraft Semester Week 1 Review | JMB Podcast Episode 45http://blog.jackmtn.com/wilderness-bushcraft-semester-week-1-review-jmb-podcast-episode-45/
Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:07:19 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6477
On episode 45 Christopher and I are joined by Allison Figueroa, a student on the fall Wilderness Bushcraft Semester who is taking a semester off from her studies at Boston University to attend Jack Mountain. We discuss how she’s settling into the semester, how the experience of being here fits with her expectations, her take on the academic side of the program and how Jack Mountain fits into her long-term educational goals.

]]>On episode 45 Christopher and I are joined by Allison Figueroa, a student on the fall Wilderness Bushcraft Semester who is taking a semester off from her studies at Boston University to attend Jack Mountain.

On episode 45 Christopher and I are joined by Allison Figueroa, a student on the fall Wilderness Bushcraft Semester who is taking a semester off from her studies at Boston University to attend Jack Mountain. We discuss how she’s settling into the semester, how the experience of being here fits with her expectations, her take on the academic side of the program and how Jack Mountain fits into her long-term educational goals.
PHOTO: Jack Vegas sign in Moose Vegas.

]]>Tim Smithyes25:11Fall 2018 Bushcraft Semester Begins | JMB Podcast Episode 44http://blog.jackmtn.com/fall-2018-bushcraft-semester-begins-jmb-podcast-episode-44/
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:31:39 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6475
On episode 44 of the podcast I’m joined by Christopher and Colin, recorded during our morning instructors meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd. We cover four topics: welcome to the fall semester, our systems-based approach to outdoor living at the field school and on the trail, some points about our educational philosophy, and the wild bounty on the land right now that we’ve been eating.

]]>On episode 44 of the podcast I’m joined by Christopher and Colin, recorded during our morning instructors meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd. We cover four topics: welcome to the fall semester, our systems-based approach to outdoor living at the field s...

On episode 44 of the podcast I’m joined by Christopher and Colin, recorded during our morning instructors meeting on Wednesday, August 22nd. We cover four topics: welcome to the fall semester, our systems-based approach to outdoor living at the field school and on the trail, some points about our educational philosophy, and the wild bounty on the land right now that we’ve been eating.
PHOTO: Ripe cherries at the field school.

]]>Tim Smith20:39What We’ve Been Up To | JMB Podcast Episode 43http://blog.jackmtn.com/what-weve-been-up-to-jmb-podcast-episode-43/
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 20:32:23 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6444
We’ve been out on the land and off the grid for a month and a half, so this is the first podcast in a while. In it I talk with Christoper and Ed about what we’ve all been up to. For me, it’s been the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, from which I just returned. We recorded this on the tailgate of Ed’s new side by side.

]]>We’ve been out on the land and off the grid for a month and a half, so this is the first podcast in a while. In it I talk with Christoper and Ed about what we’ve all been up to. For me, it’s been the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester,

We’ve been out on the land and off the grid for a month and a half, so this is the first podcast in a while. In it I talk with Christoper and Ed about what we’ve all been up to. For me, it’s been the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, from which I just returned. We recorded this on the tailgate of Ed’s new side by side.
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]]>Tim Smithyes26:52Party In The Gaspésie | JMB Podcast Episode 42http://blog.jackmtn.com/party-in-the-gaspesie-jmb-podcast-episode-42/
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:18:29 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6338
We just returned from an epic canoe trip on Quebec’s Bonaventure River. For episode 42 of the podcast, Colin Clifford, Christopher Russell and I discussed the trip over coffee in the Guide Shack. We talked about what they got out of the trip, the impact of the hit song Party In The USA on the mindset of the trip, choosing of expedition members and how the unexpected events are the most memorable.

PHOTO: Big pool of clear water near the bottom of Kicking Horse Pass on the Bonaventure River, Quebec.

]]>We just returned from an epic canoe trip on Quebec’s Bonaventure River. For episode 42 of the podcast, Colin Clifford, Christopher Russell and I discussed the trip over coffee in the Guide Shack. We talked about what they got out of the trip,

We just returned from an epic canoe trip on Quebec’s Bonaventure River. For episode 42 of the podcast, Colin Clifford, Christopher Russell and I discussed the trip over coffee in the Guide Shack. We talked about what they got out of the trip, the impact of the hit song Party In The USA on the mindset of the trip, choosing of expedition members and how the unexpected events are the most memorable.
PHOTO: Big pool of clear water near the bottom of Kicking Horse Pass on the Bonaventure River, Quebec.

]]>Tim Smith37:00Spring 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester Wrap-Up | JMB Podcast Episode 41http://blog.jackmtn.com/spring-2018-wilderness-bushcraft-semester-wrap-up-jmb-podcast-episode-41/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/spring-2018-wilderness-bushcraft-semester-wrap-up-jmb-podcast-episode-41/#commentsFri, 15 Jun 2018 15:24:38 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6329
Episode 41 was recorded in the Guide Shack on June 14th, the final night of our spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, our 43rd long-term program. I was joined by Christopher Russell, as well as Tom and James who were both students on the course. We talk about our final trip, their experiences on the semester and the Journeyman Guide Certification. We tried to keep this episode family-friendly, but James dropped an F-bomb in the middle somewhere, so it’s got the explicit language box checked.

PHOTO: Mom and baby moose, taken by Christopher Russell on our recent canoe trip to the headwaters of the Aroostook.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/spring-2018-wilderness-bushcraft-semester-wrap-up-jmb-podcast-episode-41/feed/2Episode 41 was recorded in the Guide Shack on June 14th, the final night of our spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, our 43rd long-term program. I was joined by Christopher Russell, as well as Tom and James who were both students on the c...

Episode 41 was recorded in the Guide Shack on June 14th, the final night of our spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, our 43rd long-term program. I was joined by Christopher Russell, as well as Tom and James who were both students on the course. We talk about our final trip, their experiences on the semester and the Journeyman Guide Certification. We tried to keep this episode family-friendly, but James dropped an F-bomb in the middle somewhere, so it’s got the explicit language box checked.
PHOTO: Mom and baby moose, taken by Christopher Russell on our recent canoe trip to the headwaters of the Aroostook.

]]>Tim Smithyes33:56Current & Upcoming Events | JMB Podcast Episode 40http://blog.jackmtn.com/current-upcoming-events-jmb-podcast-episode-40/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/current-upcoming-events-jmb-podcast-episode-40/#commentsSat, 26 May 2018 15:48:34 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6278
Episode 40 of the JMB Podcast is about current and upcoming events. Christopher and I discuss what we’re working on to upgrade the field school, upcoming trips and programs, stocking our pond with brook trout, and our new team resiliency training.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/current-upcoming-events-jmb-podcast-episode-40/feed/2Episode 40 of the JMB Podcast is about current and upcoming events. Christopher and I discuss what we’re working on to upgrade the field school, upcoming trips and programs, stocking our pond with brook trout, and our new team resiliency training.

Episode 40 of the JMB Podcast is about current and upcoming events. Christopher and I discuss what we’re working on to upgrade the field school, upcoming trips and programs, stocking our pond with brook trout, and our new team resiliency training.
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]]>Tim Smith24:48Minimum Vs. Displaced Impact | JMB Podcast Episode 39http://blog.jackmtn.com/minimum-vs-displaced-impact-jmb-podcast-episode-39/
Mon, 14 May 2018 14:23:26 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6233
Episode 39 of the JMB Podcast begins with Ed’s review of the New England Bushcraft Show, moves to a discussion about appropriate gear for specific situations, then a discussion of minimum versus displaced impact, and lastly a cross-cultural view of different approaches to ecology, specifically regarding the Cree idea of continued use for sustainability of a resource.

]]>Episode 39 of the JMB Podcast begins with Ed’s review of the New England Bushcraft Show, moves to a discussion about appropriate gear for specific situations, then a discussion of minimum versus displaced impact,

Episode 39 of the JMB Podcast begins with Ed’s review of the New England Bushcraft Show, moves to a discussion about appropriate gear for specific situations, then a discussion of minimum versus displaced impact, and lastly a cross-cultural view of different approaches to ecology, specifically regarding the Cree idea of continued use for sustainability of a resource.
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]]>Tim Smith42:47Traditional Maine Canoeing | JMB Podcast Episode 38http://blog.jackmtn.com/traditional-maine-canoeing-jmb-podcast-episode-38/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/traditional-maine-canoeing-jmb-podcast-episode-38/#commentsSun, 06 May 2018 11:20:15 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6211
Traditional Maine Guide Canoeing: Episode 38 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. On a blustery Saturday morning, Christopher and I discussed the role of the canoe in northern Maine. Along the way we covered the history and materials of canoes (birch bark, wood canvas, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic),why canoeing still matters, the JMB traditional skills approach, our trip destinations, and the two types of continuous growth and learning. We finish with a request for a review wherever you listen, and to contact us with ideas you’d like for us to cover in future episodes.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/traditional-maine-canoeing-jmb-podcast-episode-38/feed/1Traditional Maine Guide Canoeing: Episode 38 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. On a blustery Saturday morning, Christopher and I discussed the role of the canoe in northern Maine. Along the way we covered the history and materials of canoes (birc...

Traditional Maine Guide Canoeing: Episode 38 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. On a blustery Saturday morning, Christopher and I discussed the role of the canoe in northern Maine. Along the way we covered the history and materials of canoes (birch bark, wood canvas, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic),why canoeing still matters, the JMB traditional skills approach, our trip destinations, and the two types of continuous growth and learning. We finish with a request for a review wherever you listen, and to contact us with ideas you’d like for us to cover in future episodes.
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]]>Tim Smithyes33:37Standards-Based Guide And Outdoor Leadership Certifications | JMB Podcast Episode 37http://blog.jackmtn.com/standards-based-guide-and-outdoor-leadership-certifications-jmb-podcast-episode-37/
Thu, 03 May 2018 15:23:16 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6200
In episode 37 of the JMB Podcast, we discuss the Journeyman Certification, our standards-based guide and outdoor leader certification. To get there, we start with a history of the bushcraft/primitive skills/survival industry, how the Bulletin Of Primitive Technology and the internet got us to the point where the industry is at now, and the difference between attendance of a course and mastery of the material. We also touch on the history of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester and how being an elite performer doesn’t necessarily make you an effective teacher.

]]>In episode 37 of the JMB Podcast, we discuss the Journeyman Certification, our standards-based guide and outdoor leader certification. To get there, we start with a history of the bushcraft/primitive skills/survival industry,

In episode 37 of the JMB Podcast, we discuss the Journeyman Certification, our standards-based guide and outdoor leader certification. To get there, we start with a history of the bushcraft/primitive skills/survival industry, how the Bulletin Of Primitive Technology and the internet got us to the point where the industry is at now, and the difference between attendance of a course and mastery of the material. We also touch on the history of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester and how being an elite performer doesn’t necessarily make you an effective teacher.
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]]>Tim Smith26:12Studying The Natural World | JMB Podcast Episode 36http://blog.jackmtn.com/studying-the-natural-world-jmb-podcast-episode-36/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/studying-the-natural-world-jmb-podcast-episode-36/#commentsSun, 29 Apr 2018 14:50:53 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6178
Studying the natural world adds depth and richness to life. In this episode Ben, Christopher and I discuss our nature study curriculum as set forth in First Person Ecology. Our method is a blend of academic study and personal experience, with the goal being to create a series of field guides that you carry around in your head.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/studying-the-natural-world-jmb-podcast-episode-36/feed/2Studying the natural world adds depth and richness to life. In this episode Ben, Christopher and I discuss our nature study curriculum as set forth in First Person Ecology. Our method is a blend of academic study and personal experience,

Studying the natural world adds depth and richness to life. In this episode Ben, Christopher and I discuss our nature study curriculum as set forth in First Person Ecology. Our method is a blend of academic study and personal experience, with the goal being to create a series of field guides that you carry around in your head.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes30:23Spring ’18 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester Week 1 | JMB Podcast Episode 35http://blog.jackmtn.com/6142-2/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/6142-2/#commentsSat, 21 Apr 2018 16:20:44 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6142
Episode 35 was recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school at the end of week 1 of the spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. Christopher Russell and I discuss the challenges we faced during the first week (spoiler alert: deep snow), bushcraft as resiliency in a changing world and the new Journeyman certification student workbook. Along the way we talk about the three best teachers, differentiate between a vacation and a training scenario, and how bad weather makes things get real right away.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/6142-2/feed/2Episode 35 was recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school at the end of week 1 of the spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. Christopher Russell and I discuss the challenges we faced during the first week (spoiler alert: deep snow),

Episode 35 was recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school at the end of week 1 of the spring, 2018 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester. Christopher Russell and I discuss the challenges we faced during the first week (spoiler alert: deep snow), bushcraft as resiliency in a changing world and the new Journeyman certification student workbook. Along the way we talk about the three best teachers, differentiate between a vacation and a training scenario, and how bad weather makes things get real right away.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith30:31Living Simply On The Land | JMB Podcast Episode 34http://blog.jackmtn.com/living-simply-on-the-land-jmb-podcast-episode-34/
Sat, 07 Apr 2018 13:01:01 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6079
How much land does a man need, and what should he do with that land when he gets it? In episode 34 of the JMB Podcast Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss a simple, low-tech life on the land. I recount a story by Leo Tolstoy titled “How Much Land Does A Man Need” and we discuss some the needs of humans and how they can be obtained relatively cheaply from the land. These needs include food, water, shelter, warmth, and recycling your refuse.

]]>How much land does a man need, and what should he do with that land when he gets it? In episode 34 of the JMB Podcast Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss a simple, low-tech life on the land. I recount a story by Leo Tolstoy titled “How Much La...

How much land does a man need, and what should he do with that land when he gets it? In episode 34 of the JMB Podcast Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss a simple, low-tech life on the land. I recount a story by Leo Tolstoy titled “How Much Land Does A Man Need” and we discuss some the needs of humans and how they can be obtained relatively cheaply from the land. These needs include food, water, shelter, warmth, and recycling your refuse.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes43:21Myths, Fish, Gear & Minimum Viable Kit (MVK) | JMB Podcast Episode 33http://blog.jackmtn.com/myths-fish-gear-minimum-viable-kit-mvk-jmb-podcast-episode-33/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/myths-fish-gear-minimum-viable-kit-mvk-jmb-podcast-episode-33/#commentsWed, 21 Mar 2018 19:00:06 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=6006
In episode 33 of the podcast we discuss a common myth of barehand navigation, the effect of changing air pressure on fish, and gear addiction, evolution and minimum viable kit (MVK). For this episode I was joined by Ed Butler (aka Working Class Woodsman), and for those with sensitive ears we did swear a few times so maybe don’t let your five-year-old listen.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/myths-fish-gear-minimum-viable-kit-mvk-jmb-podcast-episode-33/feed/6In episode 33 of the podcast we discuss a common myth of barehand navigation, the effect of changing air pressure on fish, and gear addiction, evolution and minimum viable kit (MVK). For this episode I was joined by Ed Butler (aka Working Class Woodsma...

In episode 33 of the podcast we discuss a common myth of barehand navigation, the effect of changing air pressure on fish, and gear addiction, evolution and minimum viable kit (MVK). For this episode I was joined by Ed Butler (aka Working Class Woodsman), and for those with sensitive ears we did swear a few times so maybe don’t let your five-year-old listen.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes44:25Field Ops International | JM Podcast Episode 32http://blog.jackmtn.com/field-ops-international-jmbp-e032/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:41:00 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5960
We recorded episode 32 the morning after returning from the Boreal Snowshoe Expedition. I was joined by Dragan Uzelac, Blake Towsley and Colin Clifford, and we discussed the expedition as well as the need for a recreational options for veterans. Upon returning home, I purchased the domain FieldOpsInternational.com, and hope to have some sort of a website up by spring. There is a bit of swearing in this episode; we were all using the vernacular of the forest!

]]>We recorded episode 32 the morning after returning from the Boreal Snowshoe Expedition. I was joined by Dragan Uzelac, Blake Towsley and Colin Clifford, and we discussed the expedition as well as the need for a recreational options for veterans.

We recorded episode 32 the morning after returning from the Boreal Snowshoe Expedition. I was joined by Dragan Uzelac, Blake Towsley and Colin Clifford, and we discussed the expedition as well as the need for a recreational options for veterans. Upon returning home, I purchased the domain FieldOpsInternational.com, and hope to have some sort of a website up by spring. There is a bit of swearing in this episode; we were all using the vernacular of the forest!
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes25:43Primitive Wilderness Living Practicum | JMBP-E031http://blog.jackmtn.com/primitive-wilderness-living-practicum-jmbp-e031/
Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:33:46 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5934
Episode 31 of the podcast is about the Primitive Wilderness Living Practicum, a program we facilitate. It’s a 21-day wilderness experience with limited gear, limited food, and a whole lot of learning and personal growth. We’ve had a lot of questions about it recently, so this episode is an attempt to answer them. This is a short episode and not an interview, but I wanted to get this out there to answer the questions that have been coming in.

]]>Episode 31 of the podcast is about the Primitive Wilderness Living Practicum, a program we facilitate. It’s a 21-day wilderness experience with limited gear, limited food, and a whole lot of learning and personal growth.

Episode 31 of the podcast is about the Primitive Wilderness Living Practicum, a program we facilitate. It’s a 21-day wilderness experience with limited gear, limited food, and a whole lot of learning and personal growth. We’ve had a lot of questions about it recently, so this episode is an attempt to answer them. This is a short episode and not an interview, but I wanted to get this out there to answer the questions that have been coming in.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith8:39Sam Larson From The TV Show Alone | JMBP-E030http://blog.jackmtn.com/sam-larson-from-the-tv-show-alone-jmbp-e030/
Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:28:25 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5870
In this episode I talk with Sam Larson. He’s the founder and owner of Woodsong Wilderness Outfitters, was the runner-up of season 1 of the TV show Alone, and is a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus.

]]>In this episode I talk with Sam Larson. He’s the founder and owner of Woodsong Wilderness Outfitters, was the runner-up of season 1 of the TV show Alone, and is a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus. This is the first podcast we’ve also recorded as ...

In this episode I talk with Sam Larson. He’s the founder and owner of Woodsong Wilderness Outfitters, was the runner-up of season 1 of the TV show Alone, and is a Jack Mountain Bushcraft School alumnus.
This is the first podcast we’ve also recorded as a video. You can see it at:

]]>Tim Smith59:55New College Partnership With U Maine Presque Isle | JMBP-E029http://blog.jackmtn.com/new-college-partnership-with-u-maine-presque-isle-jmbp-e029/
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:36:53 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5795
Our new college partnership with the University of Maine at Presque Isle, also known as UMPI, is the focus for episode 29. Christopher Russell and I discuss what this means for students and the school.

We’re putting together a new website that will explain academic options for college and gap year students at BushcraftCollege.com.

]]>Our new college partnership with the University of Maine at Presque Isle, also known as UMPI, is the focus for episode 29. Christopher Russell and I discuss what this means for students and the school. We’re putting together a new website that will exp...

Our new college partnership with the University of Maine at Presque Isle, also known as UMPI, is the focus for episode 29. Christopher Russell and I discuss what this means for students and the school.
We’re putting together a new website that will explain academic options for college and gap year students at BushcraftCollege.com.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith19:00Winter Bushcraft Gear And Know-How | JMBP-E028http://blog.jackmtn.com/winter-bushcraft-gear-and-know-how-jmbp-e028/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/winter-bushcraft-gear-and-know-how-jmbp-e028/#commentsTue, 28 Nov 2017 18:42:12 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5736
Winter bushcraft gear and the knowledge to make it work is the topic for episode 28 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft podcast. Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss sleeping bags, pads, dressing in layers, and how to carry heavy wool clothing. We also discuss the difference between Merino wool and Dan Marino wool, amongst other things.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/winter-bushcraft-gear-and-know-how-jmbp-e028/feed/4Winter bushcraft gear and the knowledge to make it work is the topic for episode 28 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft podcast. Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss sleeping bags, pads, dressing in layers, and how to carry heavy wool clothing.

Winter bushcraft gear and the knowledge to make it work is the topic for episode 28 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft podcast. Ed Butler, Christopher Russell and I discuss sleeping bags, pads, dressing in layers, and how to carry heavy wool clothing. We also discuss the difference between Merino wool and Dan Marino wool, amongst other things.
Recorded at Ed’s place in November of 2017.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith47:11Jeff Butler, Canadian Guide & Musher | JMBP-E027http://blog.jackmtn.com/jeff-butler-canadian-guide-musher-jmbp-e027/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/jeff-butler-canadian-guide-musher-jmbp-e027/#commentsFri, 24 Nov 2017 14:33:31 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5725
Canadian guide, musher and old friend Jeff Butler (of Northwoods Survival) and I discuss how depth of knowledge is being replaced by shallow understanding and rant about a variety of aspects of the outdoor industry. We also talk about dispelling myths of survival and what he’s working on next; a cultural tourism business.

Recorded at Jeff’s place in New Brunswick, Canada in November of 2017.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/jeff-butler-canadian-guide-musher-jmbp-e027/feed/2Canadian guide, musher and old friend Jeff Butler (of Northwoods Survival) and I discuss how depth of knowledge is being replaced by shallow understanding and rant about a variety of aspects of the outdoor industry.

Canadian guide, musher and old friend Jeff Butler (of Northwoods Survival) and I discuss how depth of knowledge is being replaced by shallow understanding and rant about a variety of aspects of the outdoor industry. We also talk about dispelling myths of survival and what he’s working on next; a cultural tourism business.
Recorded at Jeff’s place in New Brunswick, Canada in November of 2017.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes41:25The Registered Maine Guide Episode | JMBP-E026http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-registered-maine-guide-episode-jmbp-e026/
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:44:19 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5640
The Registered Maine Guide podcast episode. Tim, Christopher and Ed Butler (aka WorkingClassWoodsman) talk about the history of guiding in Maine, the test to become a registered guide, and prognosticate about the future of guiding. If you want to learn about Maine Guides past, present and future, give it a listen.

Recorded in the Guide Shack at the end of week 5 of the fall, 2017 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester.

]]>The Registered Maine Guide podcast episode. Tim, Christopher and Ed Butler (aka WorkingClassWoodsman) talk about the history of guiding in Maine, the test to become a registered guide, and prognosticate about the future of guiding.

The Registered Maine Guide podcast episode. Tim, Christopher and Ed Butler (aka WorkingClassWoodsman) talk about the history of guiding in Maine, the test to become a registered guide, and prognosticate about the future of guiding. If you want to learn about Maine Guides past, present and future, give it a listen.
Recorded in the Guide Shack at the end of week 5 of the fall, 2017 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes33:38Crafting As A Necessity For Self Reliance | JMBP-E025http://blog.jackmtn.com/crafting-as-a-necessity-for-self-reliance-jmbp-e025/
Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:36:14 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5631
Tim, Ben and Christopher talk about crafting as a necessity for a self-reliant lifestyle. They discuss the importance of making things and touch on three reasons why craft matters: freedom from consumerism, deep knowledge and appreciation of the land, and confidence that you can make what you need.

Recorded in the middle of week 3 of the fall, 2017 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester, they also discuss how the terms bushcraft, woodcraft, etc., are semantics for how city people describe a simple, rural life, how the term BCE (Before Common Era) can also be used to express Before Consumerist Era, and how as a guide it’s important to be able to make unpopular decisions in order to keep people safe.

]]>In episode 25 we talk about crafting as a necessity for a self-reliant lifestyle, touching on three reasons why craft matters: freedom from consumerism, deep knowledge and appreciation of the land, and confidence that you can make what you need.

Tim, Ben and Christopher talk about crafting as a necessity for a self-reliant lifestyle. They discuss the importance of making things and touch on three reasons why craft matters: freedom from consumerism, deep knowledge and appreciation of the land, and confidence that you can make what you need.
Recorded in the middle of week 3 of the fall, 2017 Wilderness Bushcraft Semester, they also discuss how the terms bushcraft, woodcraft, etc., are semantics for how city people describe a simple, rural life, how the term BCE (Before Common Era) can also be used to express Before Consumerist Era, and how as a guide it’s important to be able to make unpopular decisions in order to keep people safe.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith29:21The Jack Mountain Bushcraft Teaching Process | JMBP-E024http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-jack-mountain-bushcraft-teaching-process-jmbp-e024/
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:09:02 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5589
In episode 24 we talk about our approach teaching the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, discuss the role of framing experiences, how honesty is crucial, the difference between teaching kids (pedagogy) and adults (androgogy), as well as recap what we did during week 1 of the fall ’17 WBS.

This episode was recorded in the guide shack at the field school with Ben Spencer and Christopher Russell.

]]>We talk about our approach teaching the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, discuss the role of framing, how honesty is crucial, the difference between teaching kids (pedagogy) and adults (androgogy), as well as recap what we did during week 1 of the...

In episode 24 we talk about our approach teaching the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester course, discuss the role of framing experiences, how honesty is crucial, the difference between teaching kids (pedagogy) and adults (androgogy), as well as recap what we did during week 1 of the fall ’17 WBS.
This episode was recorded in the guide shack at the field school with Ben Spencer and Christopher Russell.
Links:

]]>Tim Smith28:47What Veterans Need To Know About Jack Mountain | JMBP-E023http://blog.jackmtn.com/what-veterans-need-to-know-about-jack-mountain-jmbp-e023/
Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:06:46 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5451
In episode 23 of the podcast Ben Spencer and I discussed what veterans attending the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School using the GI Bill ® or Vocational Rehab need to know about using their benefits, how to prepare for a course, and what to expect while on a course. For our list of topics we covered the common issues we’ve seen as a result of six years of working with veterans and the GI Bill. It isn’t a complete list; for that, see the links below.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

]]>In episode 23 of the podcast Ben Spencer and I discussed what veterans attending the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School using the GI Bill ® or Vocational Rehab need to know about using their benefits, how to prepare for a course,

In episode 23 of the podcast Ben Spencer and I discussed what veterans attending the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School using the GI Bill ® or Vocational Rehab need to know about using their benefits, how to prepare for a course, and what to expect while on a course. For our list of topics we covered the common issues we’ve seen as a result of six years of working with veterans and the GI Bill. It isn’t a complete list; for that, see the links below.
Links:

PHOTO: Shooting bearings during a map-making exercise.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

]]>Tim Smith33:35Professional Forager Jenna Rozelle Darcy | JMBP-E022http://blog.jackmtn.com/professional-forager-jenna-rozelle-darcy-jmbp-e022/
Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:15:58 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5444
For episode 22 I spoke with professional forager Jenna Rozelle Darcy about wild food, foraging as a business, and using wild plants as part of a daily lifestyle. Jenna has been a professional forager for 5 years, selling what she gathers at farmers markets, to chefs, and direct to clients. She also teaches foraging classes and workshops in New Hampshire and Maine.

]]>For episode 22 I spoke with professional forager Jenna Rozelle Darcy about wild food, foraging as a business, and using wild plants as part of a daily lifestyle. Jenna has been a professional forager for 5 years,

For episode 22 I spoke with professional forager Jenna Rozelle Darcy about wild food, foraging as a business, and using wild plants as part of a daily lifestyle. Jenna has been a professional forager for 5 years, selling what she gathers at farmers markets, to chefs, and direct to clients. She also teaches foraging classes and workshops in New Hampshire and Maine.
Link:

]]>Tim Smith26:27Chris Knapp From Koviashuvik Local Living School | JMBP-E021http://blog.jackmtn.com/chris-knapp-from-koviashuvik-local-living-school-jmbp-e021/
Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:32:15 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5358
On episode 21 I speak with my old friend Chris Knapp of the Koviashuvik Local Living School in Temple, Maine. Chris has two decades of experience homesteading, teaching, guiding, and living close to the land. During our talk we discuss their Simple Life Internship, which is coming in 2018. At the end of our discussion we talk about how Chris and his wife paddled a canoe into a remote area of Maine in the fall and spent the winter in a canvas tent, living by hunting and trapping.

]]>On episode 21 I speak with my old friend Chris Knapp of the Koviashuvik Local Living School in Temple, Maine. Chris has two decades of experience homesteading, teaching, guiding, and living close to the land.

On episode 21 I speak with my old friend Chris Knapp of the Koviashuvik Local Living School in Temple, Maine. Chris has two decades of experience homesteading, teaching, guiding, and living close to the land. During our talk we discuss their Simple Life Internship, which is coming in 2018. At the end of our discussion we talk about how Chris and his wife paddled a canoe into a remote area of Maine in the fall and spent the winter in a canvas tent, living by hunting and trapping.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithclean18:12School Of The Forest Reboot | JMBP-E020http://blog.jackmtn.com/school-of-the-forest-reboot-jmbp-e020/
Sun, 02 Apr 2017 13:55:08 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5310
Episode 20 of the podcast is all about the reboot of the School Of The Forest, the JMBS youth and teen program. Christopher Russell and I discuss the educational philosophy of the program and what to expect as the program launches this spring and summer.

]]>Episode 20 of the podcast is all about the reboot of the School Of The Forest, the JMBS youth and teen program. Christopher Russell and I discuss the educational philosophy of the program and what to expect as the program launches this spring and summe...

Episode 20 of the podcast is all about the reboot of the School Of The Forest, the JMBS youth and teen program. Christopher Russell and I discuss the educational philosophy of the program and what to expect as the program launches this spring and summer.
Links:

]]>Tim Smithyes16:27The Outdoorsman’s Year And Does Technology Make Us Spectators | JMBP-E019http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-outdoorsmans-year-and-does-technology-make-us-spectators-jmbp-e019/
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:56:44 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5294
It’s mid-March, the snow is melting, the lakes are getting slushy, and it’s tough to get around. What do you do outdoors this time of year?

In episode 19 of the podcast I’m joined by several friends to discuss the seasonally appropriate activities of woodsman in northern New England. We also talk about whether technology is turning us into a society of spectators rather than doers.

]]>It’s mid-March, the snow is melting, the lakes are getting slushy, and it’s tough to get around. What do you do outdoors this time of year? In episode 19 of the podcast I’m joined by several friends to discuss the seasonally appropriate activities of w...

It’s mid-March, the snow is melting, the lakes are getting slushy, and it’s tough to get around. What do you do outdoors this time of year?
In episode 19 of the podcast I’m joined by several friends to discuss the seasonally appropriate activities of woodsman in northern New England. We also talk about whether technology is turning us into a society of spectators rather than doers.
Thanks to everyone that participated:

]]>Tim Smithyes23:35Skills, Culture And A Trip To Northern Quebec | JMBP-E018http://blog.jackmtn.com/skills-culture-and-a-trip-to-northern-quebec-jmbp-e018/
Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:35:28 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5190
Recorded right after we got back from our trip to northern Quebec where we spent a week immersed in Cree Culture. Living in a traditional shelter on the side of a lake, we learned about hunting, trapping, snaring, fishing with gill nets as part of learning about traditional northern life ways.

In the podcast we talk about the difference between skill and culture. With me on the show are Ben Spencer and Christopher Russell.

]]>Recorded right after we got back from our trip to northern Quebec where we spent a week immersed in Cree Culture. Living in a traditional shelter on the side of a lake, we learned about hunting, trapping, snaring,

Recorded right after we got back from our trip to northern Quebec where we spent a week immersed in Cree Culture. Living in a traditional shelter on the side of a lake, we learned about hunting, trapping, snaring, fishing with gill nets as part of learning about traditional northern life ways.
In the podcast we talk about the difference between skill and culture. With me on the show are Ben Spencer and Christopher Russell.
We mentioned a few links during the podcast:

For episode 17 I spoke with Josh Arnold, the director of Global Awareness Local Action (GALA). GALA is a local non-profit we partner with for our self reliance workshop series, among other things. We were also joined by Christopher Russell. We talked about the history of GALA and the self reliance workshop series as well as how we’re expanding it in 2017.

]]>PHOTO: Self Reliance Workshop on wild foods from summer, 2016. For episode 17 I spoke with Josh Arnold, the director of Global Awareness Local Action (GALA). GALA is a local non-profit we partner with for our self reliance workshop series,
PHOTO: Self Reliance Workshop on wild foods from summer, 2016.
For episode 17 I spoke with Josh Arnold, the director of Global Awareness Local Action (GALA). GALA is a local non-profit we partner with for our self reliance workshop series, among other things. We were also joined by Christopher Russell. We talked about the history of GALA and the self reliance workshop series as well as how we’re expanding it in 2017.
We mentioned a few links during the podcast:

]]>Tim Smithyes17:10Crafting In Bushcraft & Education | JMBP-E016http://blog.jackmtn.com/crafting-in-bushcraft-education-jmbp-e016/
Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:43:41 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=5096
Episode 16 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about the role of crafting in bushcraft and education. Making things with your hands is a big part of our educational programs. I’m joined by Christopher Russell for a discussion about crafting as an educational tool, our experience with crafting during semester courses, and some of the benefits we’ve seen as a result of crafting. Along the way we lay out some of the whys and hows of making things, as well as the motivation for doing so.

]]>Episode 16 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about the role of crafting in bushcraft and education. Making things with your hands is a big part of our educational programs. I’m joined by Christopher Russell for a discussion about crafting a...

Episode 16 of the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast is all about the role of crafting in bushcraft and education. Making things with your hands is a big part of our educational programs. I’m joined by Christopher Russell for a discussion about crafting as an educational tool, our experience with crafting during semester courses, and some of the benefits we’ve seen as a result of crafting. Along the way we lay out some of the whys and hows of making things, as well as the motivation for doing so.
We mentioned 2 books during the podcast.

]]>Tim Smithyes28:22Hiking The International Appalachian Trail | JMBP-E015http://blog.jackmtn.com/hiking-the-international-appalachian-trail-jmbp-e015/
Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:47:45 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=4729
Just before they left on the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, I sat down with Raife Bowman, Dylan Robinson and Jeremy Yates to talk about their recent hike across Quebec and New Brunswick on the International Appalachian Trail. They used their homemade pack baskets to do the hike, and had some adventures along the way. Listen as they tell their story.

]]>Just before they left on the Wilderness Canoe Expedition Semester, I sat down with Raife Bowman, Dylan Robinson and Jeremy Yates to talk about their recent hike across Quebec and New Brunswick on the International Appalachian Trail.

]]>Tim Smithyes36:22Christopher Russell Session 2 | JMBP-E014http://blog.jackmtn.com/christopher-russell-session-2-jmbp-e014/
Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:58:32 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=4697
At the end of week 6 of the spring semester I recorded the second podcast with Christopher Russell. We talked about the progression of the course, the instructor and guide’s dilemma, the 2 journeys (outward and inward) that everyone is on, and told a few stories along the way.

You can read more about Christopher, including an amazing series of interviews he published about the other folks on the course, at his site Primitive Addictions.

]]>At the end of week 6 of the spring semester I recorded the second podcast with Christopher Russell. We talked about the progression of the course, the instructor and guide’s dilemma, the 2 journeys (outward and inward) that everyone is on,

At the end of week 6 of the spring semester I recorded the second podcast with Christopher Russell. We talked about the progression of the course, the instructor and guide’s dilemma, the 2 journeys (outward and inward) that everyone is on, and told a few stories along the way.
You can read more about Christopher, including an amazing series of interviews he published about the other folks on the course, at his site Primitive Addictions.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In StitcherGoogle Play Music Link | Now Available On Google Play Music

]]>Tim Smithyes30:13Christoper Russell On Scholarships & Motivation, Wilderness Bushcraft Semester | JMBP-E13http://blog.jackmtn.com/christoper-russell-on-scholarships-motivation-wilderness-bushcraft-semester-jmbp-e13/
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:25:44 +0000http://blog.jackmtn.com/?p=4662
Christopher Russell is the first recipient of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester scholarship and a student on the spring, 2016 WBS. We sat down to talk about scholarships, motivation and all things WBS on a cold day in early May.

You can read more about Christopher, including an amazing series of interviews he published about the other folks on the course, at his site Primitive Addictions.

]]>Christopher Russell is the first recipient of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester scholarship and a student on the spring, 2016 WBS. We sat down to talk about scholarships, motivation and all things WBS on a cold day in early May.

Christopher Russell is the first recipient of the Wilderness Bushcraft Semester scholarship and a student on the spring, 2016 WBS. We sat down to talk about scholarships, motivation and all things WBS on a cold day in early May.
You can read more about Christopher, including an amazing series of interviews he published about the other folks on the course, at his site Primitive Addictions.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In StitcherGoogle Play Music Link | Now Available On Google Play Music

]]>Tim Smithyes22:59The Self Component And The Importance Of Experience | JMBP-E12http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-self-component-and-the-importance-of-experience-jmbp-e12/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-self-component-and-the-importance-of-experience-jmbp-e12/#commentsMon, 21 Dec 2015 15:21:39 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=4311
I sat down with Derek Faria from The Woodsman School for one of his videos and we had a discussion about the self component of outdoor living and learning. We touched on the importance of getting out and doing it.

During the talk I mention our educational philosophy and the seven elements of our programs, with a focus on the Self component. If you want to read more about this, visit our Educational Philosophy page.

This was the audio to Derek’s Youtube video. If you want to see that video, click through to this post:

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/the-self-component-and-the-importance-of-experience-jmbp-e12/feed/2I sat down with Derek Faria from The Woodsman School for one of his videos and we had a discussion about the self component of outdoor living and learning. We touched on the importance of getting out and doing it.

I sat down with Derek Faria from The Woodsman School for one of his videos and we had a discussion about the self component of outdoor living and learning. We touched on the importance of getting out and doing it.
During the talk I mention our educational philosophy and the seven elements of our programs, with a focus on the Self component. If you want to read more about this, visit our Educational Philosophy page.
This was the audio to Derek’s Youtube video. If you want to see that video, click through to this post:Educational Philosophy And Survival Basics

After a lengthy hiatus the JMB podcast is back. In this episode I talk with Derek Faria and Shawn Donnely from The Woodsman School. We’re friends and neighbors and discuss what they’ve been up to, their new website, becoming a Registered Maine Guide, and have a few cheap laughs.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/visiting-the-woodsman-school-jmbp-e11/feed/2After a lengthy hiatus the JMB podcast is back. In this episode I talk with Derek Faria and Shawn Donnely from The Woodsman School. We’re friends and neighbors and discuss what they’ve been up to, their new website, becoming a Registered Maine Guide,
After a lengthy hiatus the JMB podcast is back. In this episode I talk with Derek Faria and Shawn Donnely from The Woodsman School. We’re friends and neighbors and discuss what they’ve been up to, their new website, becoming a Registered Maine Guide, and have a few cheap laughs.
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iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher]]>Tim Smithyes17:22Jack Mountain Origin Story | JMBP-E10http://blog.jackmtn.com/jack-mountain-origin-story-jmbp-e10/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/jack-mountain-origin-story-jmbp-e10/#commentsThu, 01 Jan 2015 00:02:50 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=3543
Join Tim and instructor Tom Belluscio as they discuss how Jack Mountain got it’s name (the Jack Mountain origin story) and the summer, 2015 Teen Bushcraft And Wilderness Canoe Expedition. Recorded in the truck on the way back to the folk school after picking up three toboggan blanks and two paddle blanks.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/jack-mountain-origin-story-jmbp-e10/feed/4Join Tim and instructor Tom Belluscio as they discuss how Jack Mountain got it’s name (the Jack Mountain origin story) and the summer, 2015 Teen Bushcraft And Wilderness Canoe Expedition. Recorded in the truck on the way back to the folk school after p...

Join Tim and instructor Tom Belluscio as they discuss how Jack Mountain got it’s name (the Jack Mountain origin story) and the summer, 2015 Teen Bushcraft And Wilderness Canoe Expedition. Recorded in the truck on the way back to the folk school after picking up three toboggan blanks and two paddle blanks.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher]]>Tim Smith9:49Boreal Snowshoe Expedition 2014 Part 2 | JMBP-E09http://blog.jackmtn.com/boreal-snowshoe-expedition-2014-part-2-jmbp-e09/
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:56:53 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=3458
The second podcast from the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, recorded on our last night of the trip. Listen as participants reflect on the two weeks and what they’ve learned, have a few laughs and discuss their favorite bannock of the trip.

]]>The second podcast from the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, recorded on our last night of the trip. Listen as participants reflect on the two weeks and what they’ve learned, have a few laughs and discuss their favorite bannock of the trip.

The second podcast from the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, recorded on our last night of the trip. Listen as participants reflect on the two weeks and what they’ve learned, have a few laughs and discuss their favorite bannock of the trip.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher]]>Tim Smith18:09Boreal Snowshoe Expedition 2014 Part 1 | JMBP-E08http://blog.jackmtn.com/boreal-snowshoe-expedition-2014-part-1-jmbp-e08/
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:49:00 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=3453
Recorded in the warmth of a tent on a bitter cold night during the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, join us as we discuss the trip and the biggest lessons learned while on it. We recorded part 1 (this) in the middle of our 14-day snowshoe expedition. We also recorded a part 2 on our final night of the expedition, which I’ll post soon.

]]>Recorded in the warmth of a tent on a bitter cold night during the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, join us as we discuss the trip and the biggest lessons learned while on it. We recorded part 1 (this) in the middle of our 14-day snowshoe expedition.

Recorded in the warmth of a tent on a bitter cold night during the 2014 Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, join us as we discuss the trip and the biggest lessons learned while on it. We recorded part 1 (this) in the middle of our 14-day snowshoe expedition. We also recorded a part 2 on our final night of the expedition, which I’ll post soon.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher]]>Tim Smith11:01About Jack Mountain Certifications | JMBP-E07http://blog.jackmtn.com/about-jack-mountain-certifications-jmbp-e07/
Fri, 06 Jun 2014 19:37:59 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=2638
Recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school, join Tim Smith, Paul Sveum and Shawn Sprague as they talk about the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School certifications. Learn what they are, why they exist, where they came from and what they can do for you.

]]>Recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school, join Tim Smith, Paul Sveum and Shawn Sprague as they talk about the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School certifications. Learn what they are, why they exist, where they came from and what they can do for you.

Recorded in the Guide Shack at the field school, join Tim Smith, Paul Sveum and Shawn Sprague as they talk about the Jack Mountain Bushcraft School certifications. Learn what they are, why they exist, where they came from and what they can do for you. iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesStitcher Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In Stitcher]]>Tim Smith9:19Snowshoe Expedition Preparation | JMBP-E06http://blog.jackmtn.com/snowshoe-expedition-preparation-jmbp-e06/
Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:12:55 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=2315
In this podcast I’m joined by Robbie and Yukon to talk about our upcoming Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, their plans to continue on to Minnesota for another snowshoe expedition, trip preparations, whether we’ll have cable tv in the bush, and if so, what size tv we’ll have.

During the podcast we mention the video these two made. You can view it on YouTube.

]]>In this podcast I’m joined by Robbie and Yukon to talk about our upcoming Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, their plans to continue on to Minnesota for another snowshoe expedition, trip preparations, whether we’ll have cable tv in the bush, and if so,

In this podcast I’m joined by Robbie and Yukon to talk about our upcoming Boreal Snowshoe Expedition, their plans to continue on to Minnesota for another snowshoe expedition, trip preparations, whether we’ll have cable tv in the bush, and if so, what size tv we’ll have.
During the podcast we mention the video these two made. You can view it on YouTube.
Yukon’s blog is titled Yukon’s Quest.
Robbie’s blog is titled Robo’s Blog-o.
You can keep up with both of their blogs and this one too by reading The Moose Dung Gazette.iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunes]]>Tim Smith11:15Beyond Wallpaper: Nature In Outdoor Education | JMBP-E05http://blog.jackmtn.com/beyond-wallpaper-nature-in-outdoor-education-jmbp-e05/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/beyond-wallpaper-nature-in-outdoor-education-jmbp-e05/#commentsTue, 03 Dec 2013 14:52:08 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=2156

Nature has become wallpaper in outdoor education; a backdrop for human-focused activities. But it doesn’t need to be. When it’s only scenery, it’s not easy to get people to engage. From personal experience I know that the natural world is a different place to someone who is seeking food, raw materials for crafts, materials for a shelter, and other necessities for life than it is to someone for whom it’s just scenery, or maybe the place they go to do a ropes course. When you rely on it, like the vast majority of humanity throughout history has, your awareness of the subtleties becomes pronounced. It becomes home. Passing this way of knowing the world on to the next generation should be among the top goals of outdoor education, but it’s not. In this podcast, I discuss why.

It was originally given as a presentation at the Snow Walker’s Rendezvous in November, 2013. I told attendees that it would be on the web as a podcast soon, but as sometimes happens technology got in the way. But with our website migration complete, it’s time to hit the publish button. If you’ve been waiting, sorry for the delay.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/beyond-wallpaper-nature-in-outdoor-education-jmbp-e05/feed/3Nature has become wallpaper in outdoor education; a backdrop for human-focused activities. But it doesn’t need to be. When it’s only scenery, it’s not easy to get people to engage. From personal experience I know that the natural world is a different p...

Nature has become wallpaper in outdoor education; a backdrop for human-focused activities. But it doesn’t need to be. When it’s only scenery, it’s not easy to get people to engage. From personal experience I know that the natural world is a different place to someone who is seeking food, raw materials for crafts, materials for a shelter, and other necessities for life than it is to someone for whom it’s just scenery, or maybe the place they go to do a ropes course. When you rely on it, like the vast majority of humanity throughout history has, your awareness of the subtleties becomes pronounced. It becomes home. Passing this way of knowing the world on to the next generation should be among the top goals of outdoor education, but it’s not. In this podcast, I discuss why.

It was originally given as a presentation at the Snow Walker’s Rendezvous in November, 2013. I told attendees that it would be on the web as a podcast soon, but as sometimes happens technology got in the way. But with our website migration complete, it’s time to hit the publish button. If you’ve been waiting, sorry for the delay.

Recorded while we were driving south from Fort Kent in northern Maine, Tim, Whiskey Jack and Nick reflect on the first of two wilderness canoe trips that made up the spring bushcraft canoe expedition semester.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/2012-spring-canoe-expedition-podcast/feed/3Recorded while we were driving south from Fort Kent in northern Maine, Tim, Whiskey Jack and Nick reflect on the first of two wilderness canoe trips that made up the spring bushcraft canoe expedition semester. iTunes Link | Play,
Recorded while we were driving south from Fort Kent in northern Maine, Tim, Whiskey Jack and Nick reflect on the first of two wilderness canoe trips that made up the spring bushcraft canoe expedition semester.

iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunes]]>Tim Smith9:29Wilderness Survival Principles | JMB Podcast Episode 3http://blog.jackmtn.com/practical-wilderness-survival-podcast/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/practical-wilderness-survival-podcast/#commentsWed, 31 Aug 2011 11:11:16 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=1185
Wilderness survival; what is it and how do you go about preparing for it? We’ve been teaching survival for 20 years and in that time have learned a few things about it. This is our standard survival lecture, broken down into what you need to know, what you need to do and what you need to carry with you.

We’re re-releasing this episode because we want people to get it in front of more people as the season for backcountry recreation is beginning.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/practical-wilderness-survival-podcast/feed/1Wilderness survival; what is it and how do you go about preparing for it? We’ve been teaching survival for 20 years and in that time have learned a few things about it. This is our standard survival lecture, broken down into what you need to know,

Wilderness survival; what is it and how do you go about preparing for it? We’ve been teaching survival for 20 years and in that time have learned a few things about it. This is our standard survival lecture, broken down into what you need to know, what you need to do and what you need to carry with you.
We’re re-releasing this episode because we want people to get it in front of more people as the season for backcountry recreation is beginning.
PHOTO: Primitive shelter at the field school.

]]>Tim Smith56:21Journeyman Program Philosophy Of Accountability | JMBP-E02http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-2-journeyman-program-philosophy-of-accountability/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-2-journeyman-program-philosophy-of-accountability/#commentsTue, 15 Feb 2011 14:36:17 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=1007Episode 2 of our podcast is about the philosophy behind our new Journeyman program and why an assessment and accountability system is important to ensure someone knows what they’re doing.

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-2-journeyman-program-philosophy-of-accountability/feed/2Episode 2 of our podcast is about the philosophy behind our new Journeyman program and why an assessment and accountability system is important to ensure someone knows what they’re doing. iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesiTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunes]]>Tim Smith4:37From Community to Industry | JMBP-E01http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-1-from-community-to-industry/
http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-1-from-community-to-industry/#commentsSun, 30 Jan 2011 16:00:33 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=986The inaugural episode of the new Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. I talk about how bushcraft is changing from a community to an industry in North America. Is it a good thing?

]]>http://blog.jackmtn.com/jmbushcraft-podcast-episode-1-from-community-to-industry/feed/3The inaugural episode of the new Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. I talk about how bushcraft is changing from a community to an industry in North America. Is it a good thing? iTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunesiTunes Link | Play, Download Or Subscribe In iTunes]]>Tim Smith4:03New Podcasts Archive On The Jack Mountain Bushcraft Sitehttp://blog.jackmtn.com/new-podcasts-archive-on-the-jack-mountain-bushcraft-site/
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:23:36 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=755I’m adding a new section to our resource page of articles and downloads; podcasts. I’m regularly sharing podcasts on learning, the natural world, ecology, and more with our students, and now I’ll be sharing them with anyone who is interested. This is not the Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcast. We’re not responsible for recording or anything else other than listening. Find it at: http://www.jackmtn.com/articles.html#podcasts.

The first two I’ve got listed are interviews with Paul Stamets, author of Mycelium Running, on how mushrooms can save the world, and with Dr. John Ratey on the relationship between exercise, the brain and learning. It’s highbrow stuff.

]]>Jack Mountain Breakdownhttp://blog.jackmtn.com/jack-mountain-breakdown/
Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:44:36 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=715Paul Sveum wrote and recorded this song a few years ago. It’s our unoffical theme song, and we’ve used it in a bunch of our videos. In addition to being a talented musician and good friend, Paul is a first-class bushcraft instructor who has spent several years working with the students at Northland College in Wisconsin.
]]>Paul Sveum wrote and recorded this song a few years ago. It’s our unoffical theme song, and we’ve used it in a bunch of our videos. In addition to being a talented musician and good friend, Paul is a first-class bushcraft instructor who has spent sev...]]>Tim Smith2:01New Jack Mountain Bushcraft Podcasthttp://blog.jackmtn.com/new-jack-mountain-bushcraft-podcast/
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:09:45 +0000http://www.jackmtn.com/simplog/?p=387Our new podcast is coming together, and the first episode is live on the web. There is a bit of work left to do getting everything set up and integrated.

Note: In December, 2013 we moved our podcast to it’s current place on our own site.